No Classes on Good Friday and Easter Monday
JFK will not have classes on Good Friday (April 19) and Easter Monday (April 22). This schedule differs from the DCSD. ECLC is closed on Good Friday but open on Easter Monday this year.
Holy Thursday Musical Stations in the Gym
On Holy Thursday (April 18th), we will have a stations of the cross using video and song. It will be in the gym at 1:55.
Let’s Celebrate with Out of Uniform – Iowa Assessments and Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress Completed
It’s always a big task for the annual Iowa Assessments and now the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress. There are special schedules, special room and seating arrangements, makeups, etc. It takes all of the students and staff to make it work in such a brief period of time. Thank you for all your help. Let’s celebrate with an out of uniform day on Monday, April 15th.
Welcome Emily Sanderson
Return Tuition Contracts. Register for Preschool and Childcare
Tuition contracts for next year’s K-8 students should be returned before the end of April in order to receive the discount. Please return them with the registration fee as soon as possible so we can make plans for next year.
Some of our classes for 3, 4, and 5 year old preschool and/or childcare already have waiting lists forming for next school year. Register now while the classes that meet your family’s schedule still have openings.
Rosary Themed Project by Playground
After the fall drainage work behind the school and near the playground, we are ready for spring planting. Rather than just planting grass, a rosary themed area has been designed to fit into the corner where the big tree was removed. Centered in the plantings and looking over the playground will be the memorial bench for Peg Gooder. Around the perimeter will be stones in the form a rosary. I would like to thank everyone who offered suggestions and insights to this project. While not all elements could be incorporated into this design, the inspiration and encouragement from people was amazing. In particular, I’d like to thank Julie Baker, who initiated our thinking about such a project, Chris Guinn, Joe Hillebrand, Jimmy Holt, Tammy Nagle, and the families of Chad Newton and Peg Gooder. Finally, we would not be able to move ahead on this project without the final design work and project management of Drew Schmitt.
The labor, mulch, and bench have already been donated. We need about $1,100 for the plants and stone. If interested in helping fund this special project, please put your donation in an envelope marked “Rosary Themed Project” and send it to the school office. Thank you to everyone who has already donated!
Board of Education and Parish Council
The board of education has three spots open each year, and parish council has four spots. The terms are for three years. For more information, please contact me.
OLV Knights of Columbus
OLV’s Knights of Columbus Council is a men’s group organized to help people live out their faith in the spirit of charity by helping others. For more information, please contact Rick Willows 563-570-0476.
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th starting at 11:00 a.m. on the soccer field behind JFK. There will be three age groups: 5 & under, 6 to 10, and 10 and over.
For those participating in Adoration on Good Friday night, the Knights will also serve as escorts.
Gala Friday May 3rd
The Gala is less than a month away! Look for separate communications:
- How to help with setup, etc.
- How to be an “underwriter” to pay for the costs of the Gala so that all sales go to the educational needs of OLV/JFK
- How to contribute toward a “class” package
- How to be a donor of an item for the auction(s)
- How to purchase raffle tickets for $1,000 off your 2019-20 tuition
- How to purchase tickets to attend
Position Open at JFK
Bulletin Link: April 14, 2019
Chad
